Preconstruction Manager

Choate Co; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Financial Wellness Program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) savings plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Raleigh is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to oversee the project preconstruction phase, ensuring cost objectives are met. The role requires six to ten years of construction experience and proficiency in software tools like Bluebeam and Timberline Estimating. Ideal candidates will have strong management skills to coordinate and supervise the preconstruction processes, evaluate subcontractors, and prepare accurate estimates. The firm offers various employee benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Six to ten years of construction experience.
• Must be proficient in Bluebeam for PDF documents.
• Proficiency in Timberline Estimating software required.

Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise, coordinate project preconstruction phase.
• Ensure accurate estimates reflecting project requirements.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals through prequalification process.

Skills

Construction experience

Proficient in Bluebeam

Proficient in Timberline Estimating

Proficient in Agtek

Proficient in iSqF

Job description

Choate Construction Company is one of the largest general contractors in the Southeast. We consider our reputation our number one asset, with future success founded upon the strength of our client relationships and our employees. Choate excels in both base and interior construction with office locations in Atlanta, Charleston, Charlotte, Nashville, Raleigh, Savannah, and Tampa.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Preconstruction Manager. This role is responsible for the daily management, supervision, coordination and successful completion of the project preconstruction phase to achieve the cost objectives with respect to contracting, scheduling, estimating and bidding. This role will assure the Company estimates are accurate, complete and reflect the actual requirements of the project. This includes assuring there are an adequate number of qualified and financially sound subcontractor proposals received and evaluated through Choate Construction’s prequalification process. The Preconstruction Manager prepares detailed estimates (conceptual, schematic, design development, construction and analyzes cost models during the Design Development and/or bidding period.

Skills and Qualifications

• Six (6) to ten (10) years of construction experience.
• Must be proficient in Bluebeam software for the creation and modification of PDF documents.
• Must be proficient in Timberline Estimating software.
• Must be proficient in Agtek, iSqF.

What We Offer:

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Financial Wellness Program
• Spring Health Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Student Debt Reduction Program
• 401(k) savings plan
• Charitable contribution matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Stewardship Day
• Clearly defined Company Core Values and Purpose

At Choate Construction Company, we are 100% employee-owned, providing excellent employment opportunities in a dynamic and challenging environment. The firm is built on the skills and efforts of each employee and strives toward continuous development of a growing and prospering business.

Choate Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer we are committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the well‑being and health of its employees.

Choate is a Drug Free Workplace and pre‑employment drug screening is required for all new hires.

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